How do you attach the leash or do you just use a regular dog collar? I like to keep my excitable dog under control. Suggestions?
34516
The leash does not attach to the vest. Use the collar you normally use. If you use a harness, the harness would be worn under the vest. You can attach the leash to the harness through a zippered opening at the top of the vest.
34517
Use a regular collar. I even use an Easy Walk Harness with mine (underneath the vest)! LOVE this vest and so does Kody. I sewed my Service Dog patches to it as well. It is very visible and wonderful for this purpose.
34518
There will be enough room for you to have a standard collar around the neck, If you have a harness, there is a slit in the top of the vest where you can connect the leash. Hope this helps :)
34519
There is a zipper between the shoulder blade area that can be opened for a leash to connect to a harness, if that is what you are using. I don't use it, since I get better control with a neck collar up high behind the ears.
1441202
Absolutely. Using a gentle leader promotes easier control of your dog. It is meant to be used as a training tool. Once your dog responds to your verbal commands, it is acceptable to wean them onto a normal collar and leash. I would recommend a harness or a martingale style. This doesn't put stress on your dog's neck and makes them respon easier than a standard collar.
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My part sheltie rescue is now on his 3rd collar since May. I don't think he got hung and activated the breakaway feature. He has never slipped his standard collar.He is very active and outside a lot. It works well no fleas no attached ticks while wearing it. That's why I've replaced it 2 more times than I wanted to. If I replace it again I'm thinking about attaching it to the inside of his standard collar
716751
Any collar with a "D" ring to hook the leash to will work great for attaching all tags too. I also suggest to micro chip your animals because all collars can be removed.
2171691
No it doesn't have special attachment for leash, you can tie the leash to a folded stripe part on top of it but it's better keeping your dog's usual collar for the leash.
1481106
I have a boxer/pit/beagle mix. this works because you can adjust it and there's NO pulling. but practice in an enclosed area first to be sure you have it properly adjusted. if not, it can be shaken off. it's still attached to the collar, but your control will be gone and if you have a hard puller, it can be a sudden yank.
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I would get the medium leash. I originally got the medium for my male bassett/beagle and returned it for the small (he was a borderline size as well) . The collar needs to fit tight to work. Good luck!
315599
It has 2 D-rings to attach leashes. I use a leash that has a metal clip-on hook on both ends. I haven't tried to make it work with a standard leash.
1200210
You are supposed to clip the leash onto a regular color, so a Gentle Leader will work great. Our dog pulls too much on collars and it rubs his neck so we actually clip the leash around the buckle in front on top so the pack is the only thing he has to wear.
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Although I found it a bit perplexing in the beginning, it is actually very easy. I lay it on the floor in front of me with the wrong side up & the size tag closest to me. Then I put my dog in front of that & step his front legs into the leg openings. Then just bring the Velcros together across the back of his neck & then fasten the closures & attach his leash & away we go. Hope this helps.
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The ThunderLeash hooks to the regular collar. If the dog does somehow manage to pull out of the midsection it remains hooked to the main collar. You can then retrieve the leash and reattach it around the chest area. Our dog is 50 lbs. and is a very strong pit-terrier mix. It has only happened twice while he was getting used to it.
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My dog has a collar on all the time. I just put him in the seat and hook the strap on the seat to his collar. He's little so it works just fine, he loves his seat.
164460
My dog is a beagle mix,35 lbs.,who loves to run and smell things. She would pull me around to the point of choking herself. Have used this leash for several months and she can no longer pull me as the leash controls her back legs, it is a pleasure to walk her now,I tried a harness but she got out of it and still choked herself. Hope this info helps you!
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I have never tried to attach it to the leash because I always put it on my pants loop (which is easy). Also, I have a retractable leash, so I don't think that would work. Its a pretty big loop, so I don't think I would try attaching it to a leash in any case. I love the product and would always recommend it. This is simple to use and inexpensive, so I say go for it!!!!
659423
You can do both if you want. There is a hook there in the front of the vest that you can put a leash on or you can place a collar on them as well. I was never able to use mine since my dog is too large to fit the vest. Good luck to you!
1564545
Use an invisible fence inside of your other fence. I saw inside because for me one thing I don't like about them is your dog may not go out of the yard but other dogs & people can come in. I used one inside of my other fence for a dog who would climb or scale any fence I put him in. Depending on your breed also you may want to trade the regular collar in for a "stubborn dog" collar. I have Rhodesian Ridgebacks & this male when he had the regular collar on just stood there getting zapped & looked at me like - ya right you think this will keep me in? Only 1 of my boys went thru it w/stbn collar on & he thought I needed him. I purchased not the "brand" name invisible fence a cheaper one. Just make sure if you get the wire kind to set it all down FIRST before permnantly installing! Also watch the training video & read the booklet & make sure you train the dog correctly. Do exactly as it says don't cut corners. The newest ones out that are wireless are incredible but a lot more expensive. What is your breed of dog? That would be my best suggestion. Otherwise you will have to secure your fence on the bottom with like 2x4's around the outside nailed to posts. Have a much heavier fence installed & high enough the dog doesn't jump and the weave close enough so he can't climb. The invisible fence would be cheaper & I think a better solution. One other thing I know someone who had a Boxer & theirs got a short in it & the dog stayed right in the circled area. Many folks tell me this they shut theirs off after a while & dog stays right in the boundries. Not so with a RR my two boys checked it every day to make sure it was working. My husband did not ground a new one we put in after moving & it got zapped & ruined (make sure you do that!) & one of my boys knew it was off in less than 1/2 hour & was out.
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You can attach it to your dog's collar or harness. When properly adjusted it keeps the dog safely in the booster.